Power management | HP 8440P guide

NOTE: To ensure that you always have battery power when you need it, HP recommends purchasing a new battery when the storage capacity indicator turns green-yellow.

72 Chapter 5 Power management

Image 84

HP 8440P manual Power management

Contents

HP EliteBook Product notice Safety warning notice Iv Safety warning notice Table of contents Pointing devices and keyboard Adjusting the volume Power management Drives Security 151 Xii Features Identifying hardwareTop components Pointing devices Lights Component Description Rapidly Buttons, switches, and fingerprint reader Panel System and Security Power Options Keys Front components Fn key Rear components Right-side components Left-side components Bottom components Display components Wireless antennas select models only Identifying the labels Additional hardware componentsPage Wireless, modem, and local area network Using wireless devices select models only Identifying wireless and network icons Using the wireless controlsUsing the wireless button Using Wireless Assistant software select models only Using HP Connection Manager select models only Using operating system controls Using a Wlan device select models only Setting up a WlanProtecting your Wlan Connecting to a Wlan Use a wireless transmitter with built-in security Roaming to another network Using HP Mobile Broadband select models only Inserting a SIM select models only Removing a SIM select models only Page Using a Bluetooth wireless device select models only Bluetooth and Internet Connection Sharing ICS Troubleshooting wireless connection problems Cannot create a Wlan connection Cannot connect to a preferred network Network icon is not displayedCurrent network security codes are unavailable Cannot connect to the wireless router Wlan connection is very weak Using the modem select models only Connecting a modem cable purchased separately Selecting a location setting Adding new locations when travelingViewing the current location selection Solving travel connection problems Select Start Devices and Printers Click Properties Connecting to a local area network LAN Using pointing devices Using the keyboardPointing devices and keyboard Displaying system information Initiating Sleep Switching the screen image Viewing battery charge informationDecreasing screen brightness Increasing screen brightness Using HP QuickLook Using keypads Using the embedded numeric keypad Using an optional external numeric keypadSwitching key functions on the embedded numeric keypad Enabling and disabling the embedded numeric keypad Cleaning the TouchPad, keyboard, and vents Multimedia features Adjusting the volumeMultimedia Multimedia software Click Customize notification icons Accessing your preinstalled multimedia software Installing multimedia software from a disc Connecting external audio devices AudioChecking your audio functions Page Connecting an external monitor or projector Using the external monitor portUsing the DisplayPort VideoPage Using optical discs CDs, DVDs, and BDs Optical drive select models onlyIdentifying the optical drive Selecting the right disc CDs, DVDs, and BDs CD-R discsCD-RW discs DVD±R discs Playing a CD, DVD, or BD DVD±RW discsLightScribe DVD+R discs Blu-ray Discs BDs Configuring AutoPlay Changing DVD region settings Observing the copyright warning Copying a CD, DVD, or BD Creating burning a CD, DVD, or BD Removing an optical disc CD, DVD, or BD Troubleshooting Computer does not detect the optical drive Disc does not play Disc does not play automatically Movie stops, skips, or plays erratically Movie is not visible on an external display Device driver must be reinstalled Obtaining the latest HP device drivers Adjusting webcam properties Webcam select models only Capturing business card images Page Power management Setting power optionsUsing power-saving states Initiating and exiting Sleep Using the battery meter Using power plansInitiating and exiting Hibernation Setting password protection on wakeup Viewing the current power planSelecting a different power plan Customizing power plans Using Power Assistant select models only Using external AC powerStarting Power Assistant Using battery power Connecting the AC adapter Finding battery information in Help and Support Using Battery CheckDisplaying the remaining battery charge Inserting or removing the battery Charging a battery Maximizing battery discharge time Managing low battery levels Identifying low battery levels Resolving a low battery level Calibrating a battery Fully charge the batteryDisable Hibernation and Sleep Discharge the battery Fully recharge the batteryReenable Hibernation and Sleep Conserving battery power Storing a batteryDisposing of a used battery Replacing the battery Power management Testing an AC adapter Shutting down the computerPage Identifying installed drives DrivesHandling drives Page Using Disk Defragmenter Using Disk CleanupImproving hard drive performance Using HP 3D DriveGuard Identifying HP 3D DriveGuard status Using HP 3D DriveGuard software Replacing a hard drive in the hard drive bay Page Page Replacing a drive in the upgrade bay Removing the protective insertReplacing a hard drive Page Page Replacing an optical drive Page Page Using a USB device Connecting a USB deviceExternal devices Using USB legacy support Removing a USB device Using a 1394 device Connecting a 1394 deviceRemoving a 1394 device Page Using external drives Using optional external devices Using a docking device Using SD Card Reader cards External media cardsInserting a digital card Using ExpressCards select models only Configuring an ExpressCardRemoving a digital card Inserting an ExpressCard Removing an ExpressCard Using smart cards select models only Inserting a smart card Removing a smart card Memory modules Page Page Page Upgrading a memory module in the primary memory module slot Page Page Page Security Protecting the computer Using passwords Setting passwords in WindowsSetting passwords in Computer Setup Bios administrator password Managing a Bios administrator password Using Computer Setup DriveLock Entering a Bios administrator password Setting a DriveLock password Entering a DriveLock password Changing a DriveLock password Removing DriveLock protection Using Computer Setup Auto DriveLock Entering an Automatic DriveLock passwordRemoving Automatic DriveLock protection Using Computer Setup security features Viewing Computer Setup System InformationSecuring system devices Using Computer Setup System IDs Using antivirus software Using firewall software Installing critical updates Using HP ProtectTools Security Manager select models only Installing a security cable Software updates Updating software Updating the Bios Determining the Bios versionDownloading a Bios update Page Updating programs and drivers Click Download Using SoftPaq Download Manager Backup and recovery Select Start All Programs Maintenance Backup and Restore Backing up your information Backup and recovery Performing a recovery Using the Windows recovery tools Using f11 recovery tools Using a Windows 7 operating system DVD purchased separately Select Repair your computer Computer Setup Starting Computer SetupUsing Computer Setup Navigating and selecting in Computer Setup Computer Setup menus Restoring factory settings in Computer Setup File menu Security menu System Configuration menu User Management requires a Bios administrator password USB port to the computer Enable/disable Preboot Authentication on HP QuickLook Ansi MultiBoot About the boot device order Enabling boot devices in Computer Setup Considering boot order changes Choosing MultiBoot preferences Setting a new boot order in Computer Setup Dynamically choosing a boot device Setting a MultiBoot Express promptEntering MultiBoot Express preferences Management and printing Using Client Management Solutions Configuring and deploying a software imageManaging and updating software HP Client Automation select models only HP SSM System Software Manager Using the HP Universal Print Driver Symbols/Numerics Index DVD-ROM Jacks Ssid Wireless Assistant